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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Shanghai, China from $339

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — SHA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Brisbane to Shanghai are usually found in February or July, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$723

One-way from

$339

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$671
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 1/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Brisbane to Shanghai
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 13/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 20m total
  • Brisbane to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($490 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 1/512:35BNE - SHA
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 21/513:20SHA - BNE
1 stop19h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$723
Sun 2/300:10BNE - PVG
1 stop14h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/319:00PVG - BNE
1 stop12h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/2$723
Tue 25/206:00BNE - PVG
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/314:45PVG - BNE
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$732
Tue 11/311:10BNE - PVG
1 stop30h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 24/316:55PVG - BNE
1 stop15h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 20/2$745
Tue 11/310:10BNE - SHA
1 stop30h 00mChina Southern
Sat 22/319:05SHA - BNE
1 stop35h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$751
Tue 20/509:20BNE - PVG
1 stop15h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 26/500:35PVG - BNE
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2$751
Thu 6/310:10BNE - PVG
1 stop29h 00mChina Southern
Sat 22/320:25PVG - BNE
1 stop33h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2$771
Fri 21/323:40BNE - PVG
1 stop27h 15mVietJet Air
Thu 27/301:55PVG - BNE
1 stop18h 15mVietJet Air
Deal found 19/2$854
Sun 2/306:10BNE - SHA
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/318:20SHA - BNE
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$873
Tue 25/211:10BNE - PVG
Nonstop10h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 4/321:00PVG - BNE
Nonstop10h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$1,126
Sun 2/308:40BNE - SHA
1 stop34h 30mKorean Air
Sun 9/318:25SHA - BNE
1 stop33h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 18/2$1,397

Find flights from Brisbane to Shanghai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - SHA

BNESHA

Brisbane

Thu 1/5

12:35-15:35

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 21/5

13:20-11:05

1 stop19h 45m

$723

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - PVG

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Sun 2/3

00:10-12:30

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/3

19:00-09:55

1 stop12h 55m

$723

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - PVG

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Tue 11/3

11:10-15:50

1 stop30h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/3

16:55-09:55

1 stop15h 00m

$745

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - SHA

BNESHA

Brisbane

Tue 11/3

10:10-14:10

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 22/3

19:05-08:15

1 stop35h 10m

$751

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - PVG

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Tue 20/5

09:20-22:45

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

00:35-16:45

1 stop14h 10m

$751

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - PVG

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Thu 6/3

10:10-13:10

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/3

20:25-08:15

1 stop33h 50m

$771

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - PVG

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Sun 9/3

07:35-16:00

1 stop34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 23/3

01:35-08:20

2 stops28h 45m

$787

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - PVG

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Fri 21/3

23:40-00:55

1 stop27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/3

01:55-22:10

1 stop18h 15m

$854

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - SHA

BNESHA

Brisbane

Sun 2/3

06:10-22:40

2 stops18h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/3

18:20-17:25

2 stops21h 05m

$873

BrisbaneShanghai

BNE - PVG

BNEPVG

Brisbane

Sun 2/3

11:10-19:30

Nonstop10h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/3

21:05-09:00

Nonstop9h 55m

$1,185

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Brisbane to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Brisbane to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Brisbane to Shanghai is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Brisbane to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Brisbane to Shanghai in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Brisbane to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from BNE to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and China Southern from Brisbane to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,037 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,037 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,037 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,037 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,037 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,037 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
876 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,037 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Brisbane to Shanghai?

    Brisbane (BNE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Brisbane; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Brisbane airport to Shanghai. It is only a 12.3 km journey to Brisbane (BNE) from Brisbane’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Brisbane to Shanghai round-trip from $723. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Philippine Airlines, from $745, and China Southern, from $751. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Brisbane to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Brisbane to Shanghai are Singapore Airlines ($339), China Southern ($473), and VietJet Air ($508).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Shanghai?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Brisbane to Shanghai on time: Qantas Airways (100%), Air France (100%), China Eastern (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Shanghai?

    The cheapest flight price from Brisbane to Shanghai is $481. On average you can expect to pay $1,756. The most popular route, (Brisbane - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for $676.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Brisbane to Shanghai?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Brisbane to Shanghai is Guangzhou. Hong Kong is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Brisbane to Shanghai. Singapore comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Brisbane to Shanghai flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Mid-levels Escalators, and Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre are currently the most popular points of interest in Hong Kong at the moment. Hong Kong Disneyland, Mid-levels Escalators and Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre are located about 12.6 km, 24.5 km, and 25.8 km, respectively from Hong Kong Intl if you are interested in checking them out.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $132 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Brisbane to Shanghai flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Brisbane to Shanghai is Taipei City. Melbourne follows Taipei City in terms of the least common stopover location on Brisbane to Shanghai flights. Sydney comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Brisbane to Shanghai flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from Brisbane to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $944). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Brisbane to Shanghai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Brisbane to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$632Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China SouthernCheapest$662Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$671Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$708Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$801Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$806Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Korean AirCheapest$1,013Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$1,053Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,099Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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